When was the first time you really felt like a grown up (if ever)? A traumatic experience at five made me mature too quickly, though I’ve blocked it out. Others remember it, but I’ve suppressed the memory. I obviously remember the acts because I tried to reenact them. By age… Read more.

If you had a million dollars to give away, who would you give it to? Although it’s almost selfish, I would give it to my fiancé since he would use it to take care of me. Read more.

What’s something you would attempt if you were guaranteed not to fail. More school sounds insane, doesn’t it? Does avoiding failure include applying for scholarships and grants? I’d love to learn and retain more information. If I can learn, I can do; it would unlock endless opportunities. Read more.

What was the hardest personal goal you’ve set for yourself? The most challenging personal goal I’ve set is improving myself. This required changes in my behavior and life perspective. I had to accept that I couldn’t have children and that motherhood isn’t the sole reason for living. There are other… Read more.

What aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested in? I am most proud of caribbean food and culture. Read more.

Share a lesson you wish you had learned earlier in life. Read more.

Why do you blog? I blog because I hope to one day understand and be understood. Read more.

Tell us about the last thing you got excited about. I honestly don’t know. Probably food which is incredibly sad. Read more.

Where did your name come from? My name came from my grandmother who persuaded my mom to name me that to match my father’s intended name, Kingsley. My middle name is in honor of my mom’s sister. Read more.